What kinds
of regulations apply to my home heating oil tank?
Home heating oil tanks are non-regulated, non-commercial
underground storage tanks *USTs) that are exempt from the
"technical regulations" (e.g., leak detection monitoring,
corrosion protection, spill and overfill control) that apply
to regulated USTs. Even though home heating oil tanks
are exempt from those technical regulations, sampling and
cleanup regulations may apply if there is a leak or spill
from your tank.

What do I do
with a home heating oil tank that is no longer being used?
Home heating oil tanks are exempt from the "closure"
requirements. "Closure" of USTs means removing the
tank from the ground or filling the empty tanks with a
solid, inert material such as sand. Even though these
closure requirements do not apply to home heating oil tanks,
a tank owner is advised to empty a tank once it is no longer
being in order to limit the chances of a release.
Tanks should not be filled with water. Although it is
not a requirement to remove old heating oil tanks, potential
buyers are sometimes reluctant to purchase property with
USTs; so removal may be a good idea in the interests of
resale.

If I choose to remove my home heating oil tank, what are the
requirements?
Some local fire inspectors' office regulates USTs, so you
should contact your local office prior to removeal.
You do not need to contact a North Carolina Division of
Waste Management (DWM) UST Section office unless you
discover signs of a leak, spill, or contamination.
Contact AES if you have any
questions!

We perform detailed mold inspections of homes
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Our objective is to identify the problem and determine the most economical, efficient and effective actions needed to correct the situation.

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